Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomed back William Saliba just in time for the clash with Wolverhampton, despite some confusion surrounding player injuries. He had to leave captain Martin Odegaard out due to illness, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Arteta's fitness updates. Zinchenko's autobiography reveals Arteta's unconventional methods of misdirection to throw off rival managers. As Saliba returned to the lineup, Myles Lewis-Skelly also overcame injury, emphasizing the importance of player fitness ahead of critical matches like the upcoming clash against Manchester City.
I've seen him tell injured players to come on the team bus and walk into the dressing room with their wash bag, to put the other manager off the scent.
Martin [Odegaard] was ill this morning, we had to send him back, he was nowhere near fit to play.
Very good to have [Saliba and Lewis-Skelly] back, they missed the last game and they're happy to help us.
Tomorrow we will see.
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